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Item Details: Record Id: 1729
Image: Dam site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows dam excavation and two partially concreted blocks Nos. 28 and 29 of the dam on west side of river. Men working. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 234.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0034
Short Title: Picture. Dam construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0233 04
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Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 May 1
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Description: Dam site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows dam excavation and two partially concreted blocks Nos. 28 and 29 of the dam on west side of river. Men working. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 234.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Dams; River-New
       

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